One of 24 teams left standing, the Concordia Volleyball team is getting set to play Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) and Marian (Ind.) as part of NAIA national championship pool play.
As announced on Sunday (April 18), the Concordia Volleyball team has been placed in an NAIA National Championship pool along with Marian (Ind.) and Lindsey Wilson (Ky.).
After smooth sailing in the first two sets, the 10th-ranked Bulldogs found themselves in a battle in the NAIA Opening Round. Concordia persevered and advanced to the final site.
A hopeful return to the Tyson Events Center will first require a win in New Orleans. The 10th-ranked Bulldogs will be at Xavier (La.) on Saturday for an NAIA Opening Round match.
A trip to New Orleans for the NAIA Opening Round awaits the 10th-ranked Bulldogs. Concordia will take on Xavier (La.) on Saturday with a spot at the national tournament final site on the line.
The GPAC postseason run concluded in the semifinals for the 10th-ranked Bulldogs, who fell in four sets at No. 5 Northwestern. Concordia now awaits the national tournament announcement.
The GPAC tournament will continue on Wednesday when No. 10 Concordia plays at No. 7 Northwestern. The Bulldogs hope to avenge another one of their regular season defeats.
In a battle of two strong serve and pass teams, No. 10 Concordia got the best of Dakota Wesleyan in straight sets. The Bulldogs (15-3) will move on to the GPAC semifinals.
Postseason play is up next for the 10th-ranked Bulldogs, who will host Dakota Wesleyan in the GPAC quarterfinals on Saturday. Concordia is looking to get back to the semifinals for the second year in a row.
The 10th-ranked Bulldogs controlled the match while taking care of No. 11 Grand View in straight sets on Saturday (March 27). Kara Stark led Concordia (14-3) with 13 kills.
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